China Media Group (CMG) just dropped a six-part documentary to mark 80 years since Taiwan’s restoration—and it’s packed with untold stories, rare artifacts, and a deep dive into shared history. 🎬✨
Roots & Resistance
The series traces Taiwan’s cultural origins to the Yangtze River Basin, linking its people to the Chinese mainland. It also spotlights Taiwan residents’ fierce resistance against Japanese colonial rule, with firsthand accounts of those who fled to the mainland to reclaim their Chinese identity. 💪🇨🇳
War Heroes & Hidden Histories
Did you know Taiwan compatriots crossed the strait to fight in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression? The docu reveals letters, diaries, and sacrifices of these unsung heroes—many revealed for the first time. 🕊️✉️
CPC’s Role & Cultural Revival
The documentary highlights how the Communist Party of China united progressive youth in Taiwan to oppose Japanese rule. Post-restoration, efforts to revive Chinese culture—like ancestor worship and Mandarin education—are showcased with vivid archival footage. 📜🏮
Fighting False Narratives
Using U.S. National Archives records, the series debunks claims about Taiwan’s status, reaffirming its return to China after WWII. Zhang Han of the Taiwan Affairs Office called it a 'powerful correction' to secessionist myths. 🚫🧩
Filmed across the Chinese mainland and Taiwan region, this series is a history buff’s dream—and a reminder that, as Zhang said, 'History is the best textbook.' 📚💡
